Hobbies are Good Therapy

In the hectic world we live in, it is nice to have time away from all of the stress. Time to unwind, relax and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Before I begin my day, I spend time crocheting. I enjoy a cup of coffee, sitting in the love seat recliner with a crochet hook and a skein of yarn, working on whatever project I have chosen. Right now, I am making baby blankets. I just finished one yesterday and began another one today.

One is for our daughter’s best friend Ashley. She is like a second daughter to us. Her and Whitney spent a lot of time together growing up, and they still do. The second one is for our daughter Whitney. It is great that they are expecting babies together! Ashley is due in May. This is her first baby. Whitney is due in June. This is her third baby! I have made the other two baby blankets too!

I love crocheting baby blankets for family and friends. I know how precious a homemade gift is. I have the afghan my Grandma Sundquist crocheted for me for graduation hanging on a quilt rack. It is absolutely beautiful! I cherish it. I feel as though I am following in her footsteps. I wish I would have learned to sew like her!

I believe having a hobby soothes the soul. I find crocheting very calming. I call it therapy. I concentrate on the project at hand, leaving my worries behind.

I have also been experimenting with chalk paint. I painted a couple of mason jars and filled them with flowers. I also have glittered a couple of mason jars and decorated them for Christmas, putting lights inside them. Pinterest is amazing.

Another new venture I have taken on is playing the keyboard/piano I bought recently. I have mentioned this before, crocheting too, but they are passions of mine! I have bought a beginners book and began playing some simple songs. Fortunately, I can read music, so notes are not a problem. It is a challenge to learn the fingering on it though! After all, I played the clarinet, not a piano! But, I love it. I try to make time every day to play and practice! Nothing is achieved without trying!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Keep your eyes on the weather. The end of the weeks sounds ugly. I keep hoping the forecast changes! But, after all, is Nebraska. We can handle it!